Overview
- RZD reaffirmed a 2025 passenger target of 1.3 billion across long-distance and suburban services, according to deputy head Ivan Kolesnikov.
- The rail operator expects passenger volumes in 2026 to be maintained at 2025 levels or increase.
- Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin said airline traffic in 2025 is projected to be close to last year’s total of about 111.6 million passengers, with aircraft load factors described as very high.
- For 2026, Nikitin expects airline passenger numbers to match 2025 or rise, expressing hopes that currently closed airports will reopen.
- Officials cautioned that airline forecasts may be revised depending on the regime of airspace restrictions.